Basics of Brick Fundraising

Brick fundraising is a great way to get decorativewill be there for generations to come for all to
bricks to line a pathway or as a façade onsee and appreciate.
a wall or entry way. Brick fundraising allowsBefore you begin a brick fundraising campaign
donors to pre-purchase bricks with there namesmake sure you have a clear idea of why you are
that are later incorporated into the design of abuilding a new building or adding on. Also make
new annex or building.sure your givers know up front why you are
A brick fundraising campaign allows you to choosefundraising and how there bricks will be used. You
the size, shape and quality of bricks used. It alsoshould consider keeping a fundraising goal board
allows your donors to purchase a plain brick for areadily available so that your donors can see the
smaller donation or engraved bricks for largerprogress being made.
donations.With a brick fundraising campaign you will need to
It is advisable to offer the engraved bricks as ahave adequate administrative help. You will need
part of your brick fundraising campaign. Thisto be very thorough with your bookkeeping and
allows the donors to see there names on theaccounting. Your donors as well as accountant will
bricks and if it is a business or corporation theyneed to be able to see how much money was
get to advertise to the community.brought in and where all the money went to. A
With brick fundraising you are not only conductingloose campaign will only spell trouble down the
a fundraiser but also building a legacy. Your bricksroad.